Meanings
From a medieval fable in which mice want to put a bell round the cat's neck to be warned of its arrival at all times, but cannot agree who should do it.
How to pronounce "bell the cat":
AU
To undertake a dangerous action in the service of a group.
Example Sentences
1
They all agreed that someone needs to bell the cat and confront the boss about the unfair treatment.
2
I volunteered to bell the cat and inform our teacher about the cheating incident.
3
The employees decided to hold a meeting to discuss who would bell the cat and talk to the management about the low salaries.
4
The committee needs to bravely bell the cat and address the issue regarding the embezzlement of funds.
5
We were waiting for someone to take the initiative and bell the cat by asking the tough questions during the press conference.
